Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack
Two carry-on travel backpacks, compared spec for spec.
Solo Everyday Max Backpack
| Capacity | 30 L |
| Weight | 1.1 kg |
| Dimensions | 56×33×21 cm |
| Airline fit | 47% |
| Price | $70 |
Feature by feature
| Solo Everyday Max Backpack | Feature | Kathmandu Parker Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ||
| N | Compression | N |
| None | Expanded Capacity | None |
| 4 | Opening | 4 |
| N | Passport | N |
| N | Passthrough | N |
| Carry | ||
| Y | Backpack | Y |
| N | Hip Belt | N |
| N | Sternum Strap | Y |
| Inside | ||
| 17in | Laptop | 17in |
| 5 | Main Compartments | 2 |
| Y | Organizer | Y |
| Outside | ||
| × | Hard Shell | × |
| N | Rain-fly | optional |
| N | Water Bottle Holder | N |
| N | Water Resistant | N |
| Material | |
| 100% Recycled Polyester | |
Kathmandu Parker Pack
| Capacity | 28 L |
| Weight | 0.89 kg |
| Dimensions | 50×29×24 cm |
| Airline fit | 41% |
| Price | $90 |
Key differences between the Solo Everyday Max Backpack and Kathmandu Parker Pack
- Sternum strap: No on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; Yes on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Main compartments: 5 on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; 2 on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
- Rain cover: No on the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; Optional on the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Both have: backpack straps, laptop sleeve, built-in organizer.
Which airlines take each bag as a carry-on
We checked both bags against the carry-on size limits of 189 airlines. 50 accept both. 38 accept only the Solo Everyday Max Backpack, and 27 accept only the Kathmandu Parker Pack.
Only the Solo Everyday Max Backpack fits
Air Asia, Air Macau, Air Wisconsin, AirAsiaX, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Avianca , Bahamasair, Bangkok Airways, Biman Bangladesh, Cambodia Angkor Air, Cathay Pacific, Cayman Airways, Cebu Pacific, China Airlines, CommutAir, Delta Airlines, Dragonair, EVA Air, Garuda Indonesia, Hawaiian Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, jetBlue Airways, Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Kulula, Malaysia Airlines, Mango, Qantas Airways, Republic Airways, Skywest, Inc., South African Airways, SriLankan Airlines, Trans States, United Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Virgin Atlantic.
Only the Kathmandu Parker Pack fits
Aer Lingus, Aeroflot, Aerolineas Argentinas, Aeromexico, Air Caraibes, Air France, Air India, Air Mauritius, All Nipon Airways, ANA, Boliviana de Aviacion, Czech Airlines, Etihad Airways, Gol Linhas Aereas, Iberia, Indigo, Interjet, Iran Air, Japan Airlines, Jet Airways, Kenya Airways, KLM, LATAM , Oman Air, Peach, Qatar Airways, Sky Airlines.
Solo Everyday Max Backpack vs. Kathmandu Parker Pack: which should you pack?
The Solo Everyday Max Backpack carries 2L more than the Kathmandu Parker Pack (30L vs. 28L), while the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the lighter pack at 0.89kg (vs. 1.1kg). For carry-on flexibility, the Solo Everyday Max Backpack fits 47% of the airlines we track — the higher of the two. If you prioritise packing volume, choose the Solo Everyday Max Backpack; if you want to travel lighter, the Kathmandu Parker Pack is the better call.